A 15-member study mission of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), led by Education Sub-Committee Chairperson, Nandini R, would visit Institutions of Excellence in Australia between February 18 and 23, said an official release by CII.

The move is aimed at exploring opportunities in academic research and vocational education. The delegation would would interact with senior officials of respective state governments of Melbourne and Sydney and study the successful industry-institute models practiced in Australia.

The delegates would interact with representatives of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training in Melbourne for collaboration in vocational education and training, the press release said.

Some Universities they would visit include Deakin University, Latrobe University and Swinburne University, University of New South Wales, University of Western Sydney, among others.